How To Fix /SCWM/WHO514 - Assignment of packaging material &1 not removed, as WTs are packed in it

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WHO -

• Message number: 514

• Message text: Assignment of packaging material &1 not removed, as WTs are packed in it

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WHO514 - Assignment of packaging material &1 not removed, as WTs are packed in it ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WHO514 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of packaging material in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. Specifically, it means that the packaging material (identified by &1) cannot be removed because there are Work Tasks (WTs) that are currently packed in it. 
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to remove or change the assignment of a packaging material that is still in use. This typically occurs when:
  
  There are open or active work tasks that reference the packaging material.
  The packaging material is still associated with items that are in the process of being handled or moved within the warehouse.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Work Tasks: 
  
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/WT or /SCWM/PR to check for any active work tasks that are using the packaging material in question.
  Identify the work tasks that are still in progress and determine if they can be completed or canceled.
  
  
  
  Complete or Cancel Work Tasks:
  
  If possible, complete the work tasks that are using the packaging material. This will free up the packaging material for removal.
  If the work tasks cannot be completed, consider canceling them if they are no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Review Packaging Material Usage:
  
  Check if the packaging material is still required for any ongoing processes. If it is, you may need to wait until those processes are completed before attempting to remove the packaging material.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the system configuration allows for the removal of packaging materials only when they are not in use. This may involve reviewing settings related to packaging and work task management.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on handling packaging materials and work tasks in EWM.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in EWM, such as /SCWM/WT for work tasks and /SCWM/PR for processing requests.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  EWM Documentation: Review the SAP EWM documentation for best practices on managing packaging materials and work tasks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.